Phone: 919-499-4497
Email: wfarrar@harnett.k12.nc.us
Fine Arts and Electives
Agriculture Technology
Mr. Wayne Farrar
Art
Mr. Joseph Felice
Phone: 919-499-4497
Email: jfelice@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees and Certifications:
MA Studio Art
BA K-12 Art Education
Gifted Education Endorsement
Art Classes consist of three main components: academic, physical effort, and self-expression. Each one of the components is essential to progress in developing skills and understanding Art concepts.
The academic component is the understanding of Art terminology and History. Students must attend classes daily to understand how the terminology is being applied in a particular project and demonstrate their ability to use it.
Physical effort takes place when students make serious attempts to complete their demonstration of Art concepts and to improve those attempts by making corrections.
Self-expression is the most important aspect of Art class. It takes place when a student goes beyond simply demonstrating the concept of the project and explores individual potential. This is a unique experience that students choose and control when a proper amount of effort is applied.
Band
Mrs. Laura Collins
Phone: 919-499-4497
Email: lcollins2@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor Degree in Music Education
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Mrs. Collins has been teaching at WHMS for 16 years. Her husband, Mr. Collins, is the Director of Bands at WHHS. Mrs. Collins lives in Lillington with her husband, two sons, and mini dachshund.
Chorus
Phone: 919-499-4497
Keyboarding/Programming
Mary A. Abney
Phone: 919-499-4497
CY01, CY02, CY03, CY04 Computer Skills & Applications
This middle school course is composed of four instructional modules designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic keyboarding skills, computer concepts, software applications, and digital literacy. The software applications include word processing, desktop publishing, presentation software, spreadsheets, and databases. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Computer Science Discoveries I & II are an introductory Computer Science course from code.org that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with Computer Science as a medium for creativity, communication, and problem-solving.
Career Exploration (STEM Lab)
Mr. Dave Brown
Phone: 919-499-4497
Email: jdbrown@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Zoology (1978)
University of Florida
Master of Art in Public Administration (1987)
Troy State University
Master of Art in Teaching Middle School Science (2010)
East Carolina University
Retired Air Force - 27-year career as a communications maintenance officer, staff officer, commander
This class is all about preparing students for future success. This is done through highly engaging, hands-on, career-focused learning experiences to guide them toward the next step in their learning journey. The Paxton-Patterson Learning Management System is used to provide the ultimate career exploration to engage them in authentic problem-based learning experiences as they discover their interests and aptitudes.